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Moldo Too

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A mountain range in Kyrgyzstan's Tien Shan foothills, Moldo Too offers alpine pastures, shepherding culture and trails used by trekkers crossing high cols.

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Moldo Too essentials

Country: Kyrgyzstan
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Som (лв)
Language: Russian

Moldo Too at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Moldo Too

Visit in summer for the most reliable trail conditions; winter travel requires alpine experience.

Summer trekking
June-September · 10-20°C (valleys), cooler at altitude
Trails are snow-free and mountain huts or pastures are usable.
Late spring/early autumn
May & October · 5-15°C
Fewer insects and clear air but possible late-season snow at higher passes.

Weather & Climate near Moldo Too

Climate

Moldo Too's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -23° - -11° -17° 15 mm overcast 80% 1.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.4h
February Poor -21° - -9° -15° 18 mm overcast 78% 1.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.5h
March Poor -17° - -4° -14° 31 mm overcast 69% 1.7 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Poor -5° - 5° -3° 47 mm overcast 62% 2.0 m/s 1.6 very high 13.2h
May Acceptable 0° - 12° 4° 68 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 14.4h
June Very Good 3° - 16° 8° 63 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 15.0h
July Very Good 5° - 20° 13° 48 mm some cloud 42% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.7h
August Very Good 4° - 21° 12° 27 mm some cloud 37% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
September Very Good 0° - 18° 8° 22 mm some cloud 38% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Good -4° - 11° 2° 31 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Poor -12° - 0° -8° 26 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
December Poor -19° - -8° -13° 19 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Moldo Too

Moldo Too is accessed via regional roads from larger Kyrgyz towns. Approaches vary depending on the specific massif; the nearest larger centers are likely in the Chuy or Naryn regions. Travel is usually by private 4x4 or local transport to the nearest village, then on foot or horseback into the highlands.

Tips for Visiting Moldo Too

  • Hire a local guide familiar with mountain passes; maps and trail markings can be poor in remote ranges.
  • Bring altitude-appropriate gear and be ready for sudden weather changes.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Jalal-Abad or Naryn regions depending on approach; check local transport availability.